DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn is holding a Fall Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 439 Park Ave. Items for sale will include toys, books, white elephant items, crafts, take-out meals of mac and cheese, Chinese pie, sweet and sour chicken, homemade bread […]
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Son has walked away from entire family
DEAR ABBY: Our son married a psychotherapist who is very controlling. From the beginning, she did not like me, which was obvious from her words and actions. She has convinced our son that I was a bad mother, and he hasn’t spoken to me in more than four years. He also shuns every other member […]
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Taurus: Play by the rules by sticking to protocol and you’ll avoid negative feedback
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Regine Nehy, 34; Travis Barker, 46; Patrick Warburton, 57; Harland Williams, 59. Happy Birthday: How you handle change is up to you. Use your imagination, and you’ll develop a plan that excites and inspires you to use your attributes uniquely and diversely. Reach out to people who encourage you to […]
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Camden library film club honors Native American Heritage Month
During November, the Friday Film Club at Camden Public Library is honoring Native American Heritage Month with film selections that focus on the preservation of Native American life ways. The club is scheduled to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, to discuss the films “Gather” (2020) and “Te Ata” (2016). The films […]
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GoldenOak concert planned at Chocolate Church Arts Center
A GoldenOak concert has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. GoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape — their songs move like a stream, meandering and weaving in an original yet grounding direction. Fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall GoldenOak’s music calmly […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 13
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Twin City Radio Club will meet Nov. 16 at Jordan High School. Everybody is invited. There will be a display of various radio apparatus thru the arrangement with the manufactures. 50 Years Ago: 1971 SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE will go to the delectable goodies being prepared by Mrs. George […]
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Gift to Friend Ends Up For Sale Online
DEAR ABBY: I used to collect vintage dresses, many of which I bought online from retailers for several hundred dollars each. I reluctantly sold some on consignment after a breakup — you know, “out with the old, in with the new.” But I kept ones that were beautiful works of vintage art. A friend of […]
Posted inDear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I used to collect vintage dresses, many of which I bought online from retailers for several hundred dollars each. I reluctantly sold some on consignment after a breakup — you know, “out with the old, in with the new.” But I kept ones that were beautiful works of vintage art. A friend of […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Time is on your side and observation is in your best interest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gerard Butler, 52; Jimmy Kimmel, 54; Whoopi Goldberg, 66; Chris Noth, 67. Happy Birthday: Dream on, make each day count, find purpose in what brings you joy and move to the beat of your own drum. Change begins with you, and patience and tolerance will give you the balance required […]
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Tom Petty tribute band to perform at the Franco Center Nov. 19
LEWISTON – The Franco Center plans to host Runnin’ Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Tribute Band at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 46 Cedar St. This Maine-based band includes members Mike Boucher on lead vocals and guitar; Harry Coddington on lead guitar; Roger Howard on drums; Marty Mclellan on guitar and vocals; and […]